Redskins vs. Lions preview: Storylines, how to watch, and more

The Redskins have another chance to double their win total this week. Will it go as badly as the last one did?

Last week, the Washington Redskins fell at the hands of the Adam Gase-led New York Jets, by a score of 34-17. At one point, the game was 34 to 3, and the level of ineptitude displayed by Washington was a startling thing, especially after the bye week. But it wasn’t a new development. All throughout 2019, the Redskins have been unable to compete consistently, and their lowest moments have been synonymous with pure dysfunction.

That said, there is a slowly budding optimism in Ashburn. The team’s young core, consisting of Dwayne Haskins, Derrius Guice, and Terry McLaurin, displayed growth against the Jets, and the hope is that, with another week of home practices, they can start to truly unlock their potential against the short-handed Lions. Both teams are essentially out of the playoff race, so a win on Sunday doesn’t count toward much. But for Washington, it would at least be a sign of progress, in a season that has been almost completely devoid of such a thing.

The Redskins are in the early slate of games, and their matchup with the Lions will kick off at 1:00 PM EST. To watch, you can tune into Fox Sports if you live in the local D.C. area, or if you live in Michigan, like some people here. If you don’t live in the required areas, or if you don’t have access to a television, you can still stream live on your mobile device, either via NFL Game Pass or FuboTV. Before you watch, be sure to browse our pregame links, compiled from our amazing team of writers!

Riggo’s Rag Pregame Coverage

Washington’s Keys to Victory in Week 12 vs. the Detroit Lions – Hundley

Washington’s Week 12 Reality Checks: Manusky throws defense under bus – Payne

Saturday Spotlight: Creating a top ten prospect big board for Washington – Cummings

Opinion: The Redskins are officially irrelevant, and nobody cares – Guffey

Redskins place TE Vernon Davis on injured reserve, promote DL Ryan Bee – Camenker

Redskins vs. Lions odds: Can Dwayne Haskins cover the spread? – The Action Network

The Redskins have a chance at a future, but they’ve destroyed futures before – Cummings

Five bold predictions for Washington’s battle with the Detroit Lions – Cummings

Goals for Washington in Week 12 versus the Detroit Lions – Camenker

For the Redskins, adding elite receiving talent is necessary – Johannesen

Redskins vs. Lions preview: Matchups, score prediction, and more – Cummings

Veteran offensive tackle Donald Penn encouraged by Haskins’ passion – Cummings

Five players Washington must consider moving on from in 2020 – Camenker

Analysis: How did Dwayne Haskins grow in Week 11 against the Jets? – Cummings

Riggo’s Rag Podcast – Questions about the future in Washington – Cummings and Camenker

Week 11 Studs and Duds: Youth shines through in loss to Jets – Cummings

That’s it from us! For now, find a comfortable spot, and gear up for the game! Will the Redskins youth take another step, and take a victory from the Detroit Lions? In time, we’ll have the answer.